The distance between Swansea and Ely is around 379km (236 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Swansea to Ely by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Bridgend then fly from Cardiff (CWL) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Ely.
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Take the train to London Paddington and then to Ely.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 then Cambridge Parkside and then to Ely Market Street.
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There are several options for getting from Swansea to Ely by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($185).
The distance between Swansea and Ely is around 379km (236 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 301km (187 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Swansea and Ely by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swansea to Ely is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £160 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Ely, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swansea and Ely. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swansea to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
Great Western Railway, Great Northern, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and London Midland run train services between Swansea and Ely. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swansea and Ely. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swansea to Ely. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23, Cambridge Parkside and Drummer St Bus Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.
National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK and Stagecoach East run regular bus services between Swansea and Ely. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Ely. We recommend that you take the train to Bridgend then fly from Cardiff (CWL) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Ely. instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Ely is Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Ely. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Swansea and Ely. The distance is around 379km (236 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Ely is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 3h 55m | £160($185) | every 2 hours | 902km (561 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 4h 10m | £110($130) | hourly | 426km (265 miles) |
Train via Bristol Parkway | 5h 45m | £135($160) | 5 times a week | 459km (285 miles) |
Train via Hereford | 6hrs | £135($160) | every 4 hours | 445km (277 miles) |
Bus | 8h 40m | £17($20) | 5 times a day | 511km (318 miles) |
Drive | 4h 10m | £66($78) | on demand | 379km (236 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ely offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.